Category Archives: Hosea

Remember Gibeah!

Posted on February 12, 2008 by jamesbradfordpate

The Book of Hosea refers to stories that made their way into the Hebrew Bible, probably with more frequency than any other prophetic book. In Hosea 12, it mentions the patriarch Jacob as well as an unidentified prophet who brought … Continue reading →

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Religion and the Rain Dance

Posted on January 19, 2008 by jamesbradfordpate

Throughout the Hebrew Bible, there is an emphasis on agriculture. Obey God, and he will send you rain and crops; disobey, and you will experience drought and famine. Several Jewish holidays (e.g., Rosh Hoshanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, etc.) center around … Continue reading →

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Hosea vs. Dtr

Posted on January 14, 2008 by jamesbradfordpate

This has been a long day, so please excuse any incoherence or roughness in this post. Potential job interviewers who are looking at my blog: please read one of my earlier posts. For my daily quiet time, I am currently … Continue reading →

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Love and Justice Merged in Hosea

Posted on January 8, 2008 by jamesbradfordpate

In evangelical circles, I’ve often heard the following explanation for why Jesus had to die: God loves all people, and yet God is also just, so he cannot leave sin unpunished. Therefore, God punished Jesus on the cross for our … Continue reading →

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